Question

Solve for x
5x-2+3x=5x-9

Answer 1

collect like terms, terms with all x's together

Answer 2

8x-5x=-9+2
3x=-7
x=-7/3 or -2 1/3.

Answer 3

for that u need to bring 5x of right to left side, u know how to ?

Answer 4

so i get all the x's on one side of the equation first?

Answer 5

yup , and all constants (numbers) on other side

Answer 6

ok, so when i do that my equation looks like this :8x-5x=-9+2
Next do i subtract 5x from 8x?

Answer 7

yes, whats 8x-5x = ?

Answer 8

3x right ?

Answer 9

yes : )
and whats right side -9+2= ?

Answer 10

-7 ?

Answer 11

so u get 3x=-7
what next ?

Answer 12

Do i divide both sides by 3 to get x alone ?

Answer 13

that is correct! you are good learner
what u get after dividing ?

Answer 14

Thanks, x=-2.33

Answer 15

thats what i got.. is it right?

Answer 16

yes, that is right, or you can keep it as -7/3 also :)

Answer 17

ok thanks :)

Answer 18

welcome ^_^